Abhie Zibran

Having seen one of the greatest things on USAvsRussia espionage as the TV series 'The Americans', it's already difficult for me to like anything on the same subject anymore. But some spy films I enjoyed immensely mainly bcz they had panache, sometimes dark humour and excellent suspense. Benedict's Courier tried its best with a great cast but failed in delivering on those thrills and styles that I'm used to witnessing in films like Munich, Tinker Tailor, etc. Overall, a decent timepass thriller, where the true story fascinates if not anything else.

Mohanlal and the rawness of this much-talked about thriller suffers from terrible and over-the-top second half with illogical interrogation scene and poor production design throughout. I was engaged in the 1st half with the long buildup of family dynamics and the character of the protagonist. But after the incident happened and investigation began, I cudnt help but wondering the logic behind nabbing the family for everything without finding any other suspects only based on One Police officer's statement, who happened to have a beef with Mohanlal, really? Is this how an investigation takes place in reality? Come on. What the IG lady has against Mohanlal's family? what makes her so adamant that its them who are to be blamed here on what basis? They din buildup anything other than their son was known to Mhanlal's daughter? I laughed out loud in disbelief when she said "Cinema? Hmm.. Its an important link." Then they kept questioning the precision of their evidence, even going the extent of accusing them. What? So everybody remembering the exact time and date is a crime, is that it? The scene that took me off the premise was the shocking interrogation scene where the family was being beaten up. Wasnt it over the top showing this much brutality by the Police specially on children and women? I thought woman constables are needed to put hands on another woman. I kept wondering what I was watching and why it is acceptable. Then later on, when the girl spoke up and it turned out to be nothing, why they are let off the hook? Isnt that falsely leading the Police? Then what actually she told the Police? Whats beneath the ground? Lastly, that confession scene on the cliff. I get he confessed to them, but I cudnt help thinking why they didn't do anything? A better writing would have make the Police shooting him and throwing him off the cliff in process, then the couple trying to coverup the body. How fitting that would have been. Just think of it.

Just When I thought I won't find something as wholesome and emotional as Minari for a while, A sun hit me probably not as hard as a ton of bricks. But it certainly restored my faith in long movies, however slow and tough to get through a movie is, if the opening shot works, then the rest of the experience more often than not delivers. All eyes on Taiwanese movies from now.

Disappointed. I think John David Washington is again poorly casted more than Zendeya. His acting feels forced, never a time except tht bathtub scene where he cud sell him properly. I never believed him as a filmmaker. Specialy having seen Fosse Verdon, this film needed Rockwell and Michelle williams. While it was fun unraveling their true feelings for each other, I cudnt shake awaya the fact they are just acting the parts. Its a missed opprtunity a film felt stagy despite of not being a stageplay. It needed more subtlety, more calm moments, scenes with banal dialogues and more time with the characters b4 they start to reveal themselves wholeheartedly. John David Washington reminds me of the early years of Abhishek Bachchan, screaming for attention trying to sell a character which didn't suit him in the first place. He's the 1st black actor I feel way overrated and should only be used as a supporting, not in a leading man. Sorry Sir Denzel. Zendeya ❤

A Love letter to the untold Heroes of the history, brilliantly cinematographer and screenwriter throughout with another exceptional performance from 2 of the most underappreciated actors in Hollywood. Ralph and Mulligan.

I loved Segal. Didnt enjoy Our friend, sorry. I thought it lacked subtlety, the storytelling was challenging and should have worked. Probably Dakota was miscast. I was not drawn to her character as much as her beauty. Also the film needed more powerful scenes or monologues. The pacing was all over the place, it was a real struggle after the 1st half. These films normally makes me cry, specially Cassey's other 2 - Manchester by the sea, A ghost story. This one was bit of a disappointment overall despite of strong lead performances.

A Cute little Movie heavily carried by Ethan Hawke's reliable performance.

I found it quite moving and heartbreaking. this film should get more viewers. Movies about people in diseases should be promoted better.